Classic Round Bear Head Charm - Gold Stainless Steel - 12x12mm
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Classic Round Bear Head Charm - Gold Stainless Steel - 12x12mm
Classic Round Bear Head Charm - A Little Gold Sphere With a Face
Almost a ball. This bear head is 12mm wide by 12mm tall but a full 6.7mm deep, cast in gold-tone stainless steel and rounded on every axis, so it reads as a small polished sphere with two ears, two engraved eyes and a wide curved smile cut into the surface. At 3g it has the satisfying density of a bead rather than the flatness of a stamped charm.
The depth is the whole design. Most charms are a silhouette you view from the front; this one has no bad angle, because the same smiling face is sculpted into both sides and simply turns toward you as it swings. There is no enamel, no stone and no colour - just polished metal and the shallow engraving that gives it its expression, which makes it the calmest bear in the range and the easiest to wear beside something busier.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | Gold-tone stainless steel, no stones |
| Weight | 3g - dense for its size, like a small bead |
| Design | Fully rounded bear head with engraved eyes, muzzle and smile |
| Dimensions | 12mm wide x 12mm tall x 6.7mm deep |
| Reverse | Double-sided - the same face on front and back |
| Finish | High-polish gold tone throughout |
| Magnetic Properties | Non-magnetic |
| Fitting | Jump ring - clasp available on request |
| Style | Everyday charm, sculptural and quiet |
A guardian long before it was a toy - and since 1902, the first toy ever made to be held rather than played with. That is why a bear says strength and softness in the same breath. Stripped of stitching, enamel and stones, this one is the idea at its plainest: a round face that simply smiles back at you. A gift for her for someone who steadies everyone else. More motif meanings at JewelMotif™ · Watch & read: Why We Wear Protective Jewellery Even When We're Safe
With no stones and no enamel, this is one of the most durable charms we make: hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant steel that shrugs off hand-washing and weather. A soft dry cloth keeps the polish bright; skip abrasive pastes, which soften the crisp engraving. Full guidance at our Steel Care Card and the JewelCare™ hub.
FAQs
1. How is this different from the Stitched Bear Head?
The Stitched Bear Head is a flatter, taller face with black enamel eyes and engraved seam marks, like a sewn toy. This one is rounder, deeper and completely plain - a sculpted ball rather than a face on a panel.
2. Does it hang face-forward?
Always. The same smiling face is cut into both sides, so there is no wrong side for it to land on - it turns as it swings and still reads as a bear from every angle.
3. Can the back be engraved?
No - this one is double-sided, so there is no blank panel to engrave. If you want an engravable charm, the flat-backed pieces in the range are the ones to look at.
4. What does a bear charm mean?
Strength with softness - the protective, comforting kind rather than the fierce kind. It is why the bear works equally as a gift for a friend and as something bought for oneself. Explore the meanings behind our motifs at JewelMotif™.
5. Is it magnetic?
No - this one tests completely non-magnetic. Some steel charms respond slightly and some do not; both are normal, because cast stainless steel varies in ferrite content. Full explanation in Is Magnetic Steel Jewellery Fake?.
6. How does it attach?
It comes on a jump ring, which sits over a chain link or a charm carrier. If you would rather clip it on and off by hand, we can add a small lobster clasp - just ask when you order.
How to Style the Round Bear Head
Its roundness is the useful part: on a stack of flat charms it breaks the line and gives the eye somewhere to rest. Put it between two crystal pieces to stop them competing, or wear it alone on a fine chain where it behaves more like a bead than a charm. Browse the whole MiniCharm™ range, or start your stack at JewelBuild™.
PROS: Waterproof, Durable, Hypoallergenic, Adjustable‑friendly, Everyday‑ready
CONS: Not precious metal, Heavier feel, Industrial tone, Closed rings cannot resize
- Weight: Varies by design
- Authenticity: Non‑precious metal
- Quality Check: Material verified
- Tested: Non‑magnetic grade check
- Gift‑Ready: Perfect for gifting
- Care Free: Jewellery cleaning cloth included
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Caring for Your Stainless Steel Piece
316L stainless steel is built for everyday life. Tarnish-resistant, hypoallergenic, and water-safe — it requires very little maintenance to stay looking its best.
| Daily wear | Safe for showering, exercise, and everyday use |
| Cleaning | Soft damp cloth — mild soap if needed, rinse and dry |
| Storage | Keep in your JewelHub pouch when not wearing |
| Avoid | Bleach, chlorine pools, perfume directly on the piece |
